James Hill

Adequate first few steps; not explosive but recovers into duels. (conf 0.6)

Can hold his own in footraces and cover the channel when defending space. (conf 0.6)

Turns reasonably well for a central defender; occasional stiffness on quick pivots. (conf 0.6)

Sustains intensity across matches with consistent defensive work rate. (conf 0.6)

Secure enough under pressure to set up the next pass. (conf 0.6)

Functional carrying to step past the first line; limited 1v1 flair. (conf 0.6)

Uses body well to protect possession and draw fouls when needed. (conf 0.6)

Clean contact on driven passes and diagonals; limited shooting profile. (conf 0.6)

Reliable circulation and wall passes to progress play. (conf 0.65)

Comfortable switching play and finding runners with direct balls. (conf 0.65)

Occasional deliveries from the right when stepping wide; mixed accuracy. (conf 0.55)

Sees early forward options and diagonal lanes from deep. (conf 0.6)

Limited involvement in shooting actions. (conf 0.55)

Rarely shoots; generally conservative choices from range. (conf 0.55)

Provides support angles in build-up; makes timely overlaps only when safe. (conf 0.6)

Not a direct set-piece taker. (conf 0.5)

Strong timing and leap in defensive box and on long balls. (conf 0.65)

Firm in tackles, steps in with good body control. (conf 0.65)

Proactive front-foot defender who engages early. (conf 0.6)

Interceptions and blocks through aggressive positioning. (conf 0.65)

Generally well-placed; occasional risk when stepping out. (conf 0.6)

Handles pressure reasonably; keeps actions tidy under a press. (conf 0.6)

Mostly sound choices in build-up; can force a step-in at times. (conf 0.6)

High effort level in duels, recovery runs, and set-piece duties. (conf 0.65)

No persistent pattern confirmed, but some uncertainty remains. (conf 0.5)

Profile suggests room to grow into a reliable top-flight defender. (conf 0.6)

Recognized emerging defender with growing visibility. (conf 0.6)